Hello, I just bought my first motorcycle I hope to learn with (a 1986 Kawasaki KLR 250) as it was heartily endorsed by the local mechanic as a great thing to start with, as well as me wanting something that could go offroad some . . . I have ridden scooters for 3 years (including a 250cc Reflex) but my entire experience with manual transmissions is from the MSF course and my families John Deere lawnmower back in elementary school

A friend from another forum suggested I go join this forum, so I am looking forward to motorcycle stuff . . . . I'd rather like to survive the experience to

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Hello, I just bought my first motorcycle I hope to learn with (a 1986 Kawasaki KLR 250) as it was heartily endorsed by the local mechanic as a great thing to start with, as well as me wanting something that could go offroad some . . . I have ridden scooters for 3 years (including a 250cc Reflex) but my entire experience with manual transmissions is from the MSF course and my families John Deere lawnmower back in elementary school

A friend from another forum suggested I go join this forum, so I am looking forward to motorcycle stuff . . . . I'd rather like to survive the experience to

I'm glad you admitted you aren't good at manual transmissions. Admitting it is the first step toward recovery. Poor guy!

Hello, I just bought my first motorcycle I hope to learn with (a 1986 Kawasaki KLR 250) as it was heartily endorsed by the local mechanic as a great thing to start with, as well as me wanting something that could go offroad some . . . I have ridden scooters for 3 years (including a 250cc Reflex) but my entire experience with manual transmissions is from the MSF course and my families John Deere lawnmower back in elementary school

Welcome!

Taking the MSF course is a great first step and I think that you'll be quite happy with the KLR to bomb around on as you get comfortable on two wheels. As for previous familiarity with a manual transmission, it doesn't always help

Hello, I just bought my first motorcycle I hope to learn with (a 1986 Kawasaki KLR 250) as it was heartily endorsed by the local mechanic as a great thing to start with, as well as me wanting something that could go offroad some . . .

After endless frustration and having less than no fun with the KLR constantly battling the kick starter I have bought a 96 Yamaha XT225 which has electric start, I am hoping actually have some semblance of fun with it

Also I have a new job which is located in terrain resembling a lunar landscape where I've twice been forced to use 4 wheel drive in the driveway and I am afraid of using my scooter to commute to work, so am hoping to use the XT225 for commuting